YouTube to MP3 on Windows: Save Audio Only
Need the soundtrack or podcast audio without the video stream? With Ballad VideoDownloader, you can paste a YouTube URL and choose an audio format such as MP3 when it is listed.
Quick steps
- Install Ballad VideoDownloader from the product page or the YouTube to MP3 landing page.
- Copy a YouTube video URL.
- Paste it into the app.
- Select MP3 (or M4A / WAV if shown) instead of a video format like MP4.
- Download and play the file offline.
For quality and format details, see the quality guide.
When audio download is useful
- Music or spoken tracks you are allowed to keep
- Offline listening on a PC
- Saving space versus full video files
Tips
- Not every link lists MP3—choose from the formats the app shows for that URL.
- If you still want picture + sound, pick MP4 instead.
- Audio from other supported sites (for example SoundCloud) may work the same way when the link is supported: 1000+ sites page.
Legal note
YouTube to MP3 is a common search, but legality still depends on rights and terms. Only convert/save audio you own, have permission to download, or that is otherwise lawfully available. Read Is it legal to download YouTube videos?.